The BMW 325xi has received very high ratings by both Automotive Reviews and Edmunds, but Repair Pal has noted that there have been three recalls on the vehicle. According to Repair Pal, multiple problems have been occurring to the 325xi at approximately 60,000 miles. These problems range from the CV boots tearing on the front of the BMW to cracks in the rear brake disc or rotors during manufacturing.
The BMW 325xi developed a crack in the rear brake rotors during the manufacturing process. According to Repair Pal, at least 799 vehicles have this defect, and BMW has recalled the 325xi for this problem. The defective rotors will begin to produce a larger or more severe crack when the brakes are being applied. This larger crack can cause the brake drum to separate from the brake hub, so the disc will stop turning, but the brake hub will continue to rotate, not allowing the brakes to work. The owner must take the 325xi into the dealership to have this recall corrected properly.
The suspension control arm has a swivel bearing bolt that was not tightened correctly on the BMW 325xi. This bolt slowly loosens over the operation of the BMW, eventually breaking and causing the automobile to not be able to be controlled or steered by the operator. The suspension is located under the vehicle and the swivel bearing bolt is located next to each wheel of the 325xi. No specific wheel has been identified as having the loose swivel bearing bolt, because the loose bolt has been identified on more than one side of the suspension. The BMW 325xi owner needs to take the automobile into the dealership in order to have this recall corrected or to have the entire suspension control arm replaced.
Some BMW 325xi owners have complained about multiple cooling system failures occurring simultaneously. The 325xi had problems with the water pump and thermostat as well as the radiator, all at the same time. No recall has been issued for this cooling system problem, but all these components are having to be replaced at approximately 60,000 miles. No primary culprit has been found to cause this multiple failure of the cooling system, but the dealership will replace all components as long as the 325xi is still under the factory warranty or an extended warranty.
